Political Identity and Citizenship Participation (Representatives) in Politics by Minangkabau Women in Post-2019 Election

This  research aimed  to describe the identity  politics and citizenship of Minangkabau women, towards the political participation (representation) of Minangkabau women in the post-2019 election. Minangkabau women have 2 identities, in adat (matrilineal system) women  have rights  that are  equal to men in decision making , while in religion (patrilineal system), women are not one of the main elements in decision making . In  citizenship,  community still applies  a patriarchal culture that is rooted and dominates. These two identities have a major influence on the political representation of Minangkabau women, where identity politics and citizenship  are  attempt s  to understand the relationship of these two concepts to the involvement of Minangkabau women in political representation in each election. The  research used a qualitative method  with individual analysis.  This  research was conducted in West Sumatra Province. These two factors influence the political representation of Minangkabau women in West Sumatra.  The temporary conclusion showed  that  the low political representation of Minangkabau women in legislative institutions is not because of identity politics  but  because of  patriarchal culture is still rooted and dominates in the community especially in West Sumatra.